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Trump Backs Ken Paxton as Talarico Leads Poll

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas to boost Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
A 254 Labs poll (Oct 21-26) shows Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 43% with 5% undecided.
Trump announced ending Biden’s methane rules, citing $45 billion savings, and said EPA would roll back leak-fix requirements.
Trump stood beside a tanker with Venezuelan crude, saying the deal gives U.S. access to one-fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.

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U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas to boost Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
A 254 Labs poll (Oct 21-26) shows Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 43% with 5% undecided.
Trump announced ending Biden’s methane rules, citing $45 billion savings, and said EPA would roll back leak-fix requirements.
Trump stood beside a tanker with Venezuelan crude, saying the deal gives U.S. access to one-fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.